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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.26, 4,422.31 and 1,100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.26, 4,422.31 and 1,100.63 is: 1,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.26 : 4,422.31 = 1,100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.26/4,422.31 = 1,100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.26x = 4,422.31 × 1,100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.26x = 4,867,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,321.55/2,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.79

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